Community Staff Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking a Staff Nurse for a 22.5-hour vacancy in Shaftesbury. The role involves caring for complex patients in a community setting with opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and leadership skills, and have a keen interest in working with older people. Flexibility in shifts and a supportive working environment are offered.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working

NHS pension scheme

Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days plus bank holidays

NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes

Access to Trust beach huts along Sandbanks coastline

Qualifications

• Requirement for an Enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Interest in working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Clinically care for complex patients in community setting.
• Provide professional clinical leadership.
• Participate in a supportive and developmental work environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

We currently have a 22.5-hour vacancy in The Vale District Nursing Teams, based at Shaftesbury Community Hospital. You will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills to clinically care for complex patients in the community setting.

We offer dedicated career pathways, excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, a comprehensive and structured induction programme, and training. Our preceptorship programme is ideal for newly qualified nurses, providing a pathway to further your career in a nurse-led environment.

The Staff Nurse position is full-time, but we are flexible and accept part-time applications with a minimum of 15 hours. We offer a variety of shift options, including:

- Early: 07:30 – 15:30
- Late: 12:30 – 20:30
- Nights: 20:15 – 07:45
- Weekend and public holiday shifts at enhanced pay.

Please note: Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible for this position.

We are committed to providing excellent standards of care, and we prioritize the continuous professional development of our staff in a supportive environment.

Candidates should have enthusiasm, a commitment to high standards of patient care, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. An interest in working with older people, along with good communication and organizational skills, is essential.

In return, we offer:
- Pay enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working
- NHS pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days plus bank holidays, pro-rata
- NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes
- Access to our unique Trust beach huts along Sandbanks coastline

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.

Dorset HealthCare is dedicated to empowering people through outstanding healthcare services. We operate 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a broad range of community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 residents.

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, we pride ourselves on high patient satisfaction and staff engagement. Whether in bustling towns, vibrant urban areas, seaside locations, or rural Dorset, you can make a real difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong team is central to our success. We value diversity, promote equality, and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Join us to challenge yourself, develop your career, and contribute to our vision of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For more information or informal visits, please contact:
- Danni Lamb, District Nurse, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
- Vickie Whittingham, Lead District Nurse, North Dorset, Tel: [phone]